I built the boxes for people to sit on by the fire and the taller box makes a great table for a tropical drink and snack. I love getting on this site and checking out what everyone is doing and getting new ideas. I see some of the things people do and I am completely amazed.

Nice job!!! Keep up the good work. Check out the simflame lighting controller. It's a great way to add realism to your lights and lanterns simulating a flickering candle light. I purchased several of them and I'm
experimenting on my own backyard playground. There awesome! Good luck!!

Thanks for the kind words. I am always open to exchanging ideas. I have added some stuff to the yard. I found that alot of my friends come over with their kids and as kids are want to do, they are always wanting to get into everything. So, I am adding more kid friendly stuff. I still want to be Tiki but I am adding more "Disney" type things. Keeps the kids busy and allows the "adults" to get down to some serious hanging out. I will post some pictures but if you have any ideas I would love to hear them. I added a facade of a old pirate type of building and will be putting "Skully" up there. He has a simple Single channel light organ circuit board to allow him to move his mouth along with what ever is playing over the speakers. His thing will be the pirates of the Caribbean ride sound track. That should keep the kids busy. As always this is the most fascinating site on the web.

Hi Cueball! Your yard is beautiful. It has lots of color. I am from Lake Forest Park, myself but live in Mount Vernon now. Well, this last week was probably pretty fun for you and your family with the beautiful warm weather.
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Thank you, the Pirates needed a place and moved in. They get a little rowdy on the weekends but the neighbor kids like them. Made a frame then used real mortar, probably something better because it weighs about a hunded and fifty pounds. I am now working on a Tiki playhouse on the hill between the palm trees.